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Finding the Third Proportional to 630 and 686

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Solution

The third proportional to 630 and 686 is: 746.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630 : 686 = 686 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630/686 = 686/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630x = 686 × 686
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630x = 470,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,596/630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.98

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